Welcome officially to the Women in Canada Empowerment Initiative (WICEI) Digital School! 🎉 My name is Ada Igbo, and I am the Founder of Women in Canada Empowerment Initiative. I am delighted to welcome you to this growing community of women who are committed to learning, networking, personal growth, business development, and creating better opportunities for themselves and their families. Please note that all official activities will commence on Sep 1st. At the moment, we are in the admission and onboarding phase. Over the next few days, we will be sharing:✅ Community Rules & Guidelines✅ Onboarding Videos✅ How to Navigate the Platform✅ Classroom Expectations✅ Program Schedules and Resources For now, kindly ignore any activities or events you may see on the calendar, as no classes or official programs will begin until Sep 1st. This Digital School was created to provide women with access to knowledge, resources, mentorship, opportunities, and a supportive community where we can learn, grow, and thrive together. Feel free to introduce yourself, tell us where you’re joining from, and share what you hope to gain from this community. Thank you for being here. I look forward to personally connecting with many of you and seeing the incredible impact we will create together. Welcome once again, and get ready for an amazing journey! Ada IgboFounder, Women in Canada Empowerment Initiative (WICEI)

🌿 It’s time to choose YOU. 🌿 Life can be overwhelming, but your peace of mind matters too. Join us for our Monthly Meditation Program inside the WICEI Digital School as we begin Month 1: Finding Calm Within – Releasing Stress & Reconnecting With Yourself. Over four weeks, you’ll learn how to: ✨ Reduce stress and mental overwhelm ✨ Feel calmer and more emotionally balanced ✨ Improve self-awareness and mindfulness ✨ Build a simple, sustainable meditation practice ✨ Develop healthier ways to manage life’s challenges 🗓 Every Thursday 🕣 8:30 PM ET | 6:30 PM MT 📍 Venue: WICEI Digital School Starting 13th August and running all through the month. This is your opportunity to pause, breathe, heal, and reconnect with yourself in a safe and supportive community.

💰 Funding Opportunity for Ontario Entrepreneurs: Starter Company Plus Grant Are you an entrepreneur in Ontario looking to start, grow, or expand your business? Here’s a funding opportunity you don’t want to miss! 🌟 What is the Starter Company Plus Program? The Starter Company Plus Program is a Government of Ontario–funded initiative delivered through local Small Business Enterprise Centres and economic development organizations across Ontario. The program is designed to help entrepreneurs build successful businesses by providing: ✅ Business training and workshops ✅ One-on-one mentorship from experienced business advisors ✅ Support in developing a strong business plan ✅ Networking opportunities with other entrepreneurs ✅ The opportunity to pitch for a non-repayable grant of up to $5,000 to help start or grow your business. (Ontario) 📍 Who Can Apply? Eligibility varies slightly by city or region, but many programs require applicants to: • Be 18 years or older • Be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (some municipalities may have additional requirements) • Own or be starting a business in the region offering the program • Commit to participating in the required training and mentorship • Prepare and present a business plan or business pitch • Meet any local eligibility requirements set by your municipality. (City of Toronto) 📚 Training Depending on your city or region, the program may include several weeks of business training covering topics such as: • Business Planning • Marketing • Financial Management • Pricing • Sales • Cash Flow • Branding • Customer Acquisition • Legal Basics for Small Businesses Many municipalities deliver the training over several weeks before participants submit their business plans and pitch for funding. (Kingston Economic Development)

🚨 Reminder: Grant Training Is Happening Tomorrow! 🚨 Dear WICEI Digital School members, this is a reminder that our highly anticipated Grant Training Session is happening: 📅 Sunday, August 2nd ⏰ 4:00 PM 📍 Online Join us as Faith Oloruntoba shares practical strategies on how to find, apply for, and position yourself to win grants for your business, nonprofit, or community initiative. Please join through the meeting link below: 🔗 https://www.skool.com/live/ Come ready to learn, ask questions, and take steps toward funding your vision. See you in class! 🚀🇨🇦

Hello everyone, We are live now for our How to Source for Grants & Funding class inside the Women in Canada Digital School. The facilitator is already in the classroom, and we are currently waiting for everyone to join. Please click the link below to enter the session: https://www.skool.com/live/y64hx6tqft9 If you have not already registered, simply log in or create your account to access the class. If you experience any issues with registration or logging into the Digital School, please contact our support team: 📞 437-872-3113 📞 +1 (437) 427-3399 We can’t wait to have you join us for this impactful session as we learn practical strategies for accessing grants and funding opportunities for your business, projects, and initiatives. See you inside the classroom! Women in Canada Empowerment Initiative (WICEI) Empowering Women, Building Communities @⁨‎all⁩